Zinck’s Night, an annual tradition that unites our Cornell alumni throughout the world each year, recently saw two unforgettable gatherings in Japan.

27 alumni, family, and friends gathered at the new Dusit Thani Kyoto hotel to celebrate Zinck’s Night in Kansai.

They enjoyed a tour of the guest rooms, main bar, and restaurants prior to the dinner, where former Cornell Club of Japan president Chiaki Tanuma made the opening toast.

Alumni came from as far away as Tokyo and Kagoshima, and were joined by staff, faculty, and 4 Class of 2023 graduates of the Cornell-Kyoto University joint MMH/MBA program.

The closing speech was made by former Cornell Hotel Society Kansai president Seiji Tanaka.

Simultaneously in Tokyo, 54 alumni gathered for Zinck’s Night, at a BBQ joint in Tokyo, which brought together both recent and older graduates. The Midtown BBQ Tokyo buzzed with the nostalgia and laughter of former classmates as they reminisced about their college days, made new friends, and enjoyed a pleasant Fall evening near the Tokyo Dome.

These dual celebrations on the same night underscored the enduring bonds formed thanks to our alma mater, transcending borders and miles, serving as a testament to the power of education to unite people across cultures and ages, and reaffirming the importance of connection for years to come.

Zinck’s Night continues to be a beacon of connection for Cornell alumni worldwide, reminding us that, no matter where life takes us, we are forever part of a tight-knit community.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet at Midtown BBQ in Tokyo, 7 – 9 PM

The International Spirit of Zinck’s Night is an annual event for Cornellians around the world to celebrate Cornell. Come and join us on October 19th, from 7 PM for some good food and fun! If you are vegetarian or vegan, don’t worry, as the restaurant serves a bunch of vegetarian / vegan dishes as well! Please just let us know beforehand. We look forward to seeing you all in-person and raising our glasses together. Kampai!

DATE: Thursday, October 19, 2023,  RSVP by Oct 11
TIME: 7:00PM-9:00PM, local time in Tokyo
LOCATION: Midtown BBQ Tokyo, 

〒102-0072 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Iidabashi, 3 Chome−10−9, 2F                                          

〒102-0072東京都千代田区飯田橋3-10-9 #202, 水道橋駅から徒歩3分, 飯田橋駅から徒歩4分, 地下有料駐車場あり

If you are vegetarian or vegan, don’t worry, as the restaurant serves a bunch of vegetarian/vegan dishes as well! Please just kindly let us know beforehand. 

COST: 5,000 yen for dues-paid CCJ members
            4,000 yen for graduates of 2021-2023
            6,000 yen for non-due-paying members and guests
           ※ A Fee will be charged for any cancellation.

    Account Name: Cornell Club of Japan
　Bank: SMBC Trust Bank（SMBC信託銀行）
　Branch: Ohtemachi（大手町支店）
　Account: 5912196  Futsu Yokin（普通預金）

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 11, 2023
Limited to 100 persons on a first-come, first-served basis.

RSVP & QUESTIONS: Contact Mio Ogasawara at mio_ogasawara@kewpie.co.jp

THE HISTORY BEHIND THE INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT OF ZINCK’S NIGHT. HOW IT ALL BEGAN. 
“We’ll all have drinks at Theodore Zinck’s, when I get back next fall!” goes “Give My Regards to Davy,” the timeless Cornell fighting song. But just who exactly is Theodore Zinck? 

Theodore Zinck was an Ithaca saloon owner whose pub, the Hotel Brunswick, was a popular haunt for Cornellians in the 1890s. When he died in 1903, a series of bars on and around Collegetown adopted his name over the years. The last one closed in the 1960s, and Cornellians started commemorating the spirit of Zinck’s Night by gathering at an establishment on a Thursday night, once a year. This tradition of undergraduates coming together to enjoy camaraderie and refreshments has grown into a gathering for Cornellians of all stripes everywhere.